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Re: Need for Aluminum Gears and Sprockets?

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Originally Posted by Nick E View Post
I don't honestly see the wieght savings(I know how light it is, I'm just not sure the cost of them justifies the savings). Also, will these be annodized? Or will they be left raw? I know the 7075 is a heck of a lot stronger(automag bodies) than 6061, but is apparently much harder to annodize. This could icrease your cost some.
Any shop that specializes in anodizing and other painting/coating processes can do 7075 as easily and well as they do 6061.

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Originally Posted by rc_cola1323 View Post
It will be anodized if wanted, upon request. We have some plans to open a team 1323 store and we have been talking to first about it. Just keep an eye open =).
Keep in mind that per the 2008 rules to meet the FIRST provided definition of "Vendor" a business must be in no way affiliated with a FIRST team.
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